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Preview: Safe Life Defense Dexterity+ Gloves
Known mainly for its flexible handgun- and rifle-rated body armor lines, Safe Life Defense also offers its own set of quality shooting gloves.
Sporting Clays vs. FITASC: Two Popular Shotgun Sports
Sporting clays and FITASC are some of the fastest-growing shotgun sports. So what are they, and how do they differ?
Preview: Rite In The Rain Precision Distance Shooting Target
Available in 25-count packs, Rite In The Rain offers its latest all-weather target paper designed for the outdoor shooting enthusiast.
Gun Of The Week: Beretta APX A1 Compact
Watch American Rifleman staff in this week's episode to see the Beretta APX A1 Compact in use on the range. This is one of the carry-ready models in what’s become an extensive line of handguns, all offshoots of a design Beretta initially developed for the U.S. military.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 29, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Keefe Report: The Curious Case Of Gaston Glock
The shape of his seminal design reigns on stickers at every airport in America. The iconic profile of the Glock pistol tells you guns, whether Glock or not, are not permitted.
Review: Anderson Manufacturing Kiger-9c
Known for AR-15 rifles and AR components, Anderson Mfg. has successfully translated the G19-pattern polymer pistol into an affordably priced option for the defense-minded citizen.
NIOA Launches Picatinny Arsenal Team
NIOA Group, the Australian-based defense and firearm company that purchased Barrett Firearms in January, has expanded operations with a team now working on site at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey.
I Have This Old Gun: Ross Mk III
In the early 20th century, Canadians wanted to establish its own unique military establishment, complete with a military arm that was all its own. So emerged the famous Ross Rifle.
New For 2024: EAA Corp. Girsan Influencer, Untouchable & Liberador Pistols
For 2024, European American Armory Corp. will be adding three new Girsan handgun models that bookend the M1911 market from the affordable to the extravagant.
Review: Maven CRS.2 4-16X 44 mm
By cutting out the middleman, Maven Optics’ direct-to-consumer business model has been a key to the company’s success, as it has allowed the Wyoming-based company to offer first-rate products at price points that might otherwise suggest questionable quality.
Rifleman Q&A: Blackpowder Trapdoor
When trying blackpowder handloads in the Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor rifle, what is acceptable regarding pressure?
Favorite Firearms: A Kit Gun For A Favor
This 6"-barreled, .22 LR-chambered Smith & Wesson kit gun belonged to one of my firearm mentors. Jack DuVall was one of the founding members of my local gun club and was a warm and wonderful man.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 25, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Santa Colonel & NORAD's Santa Tracker
Air Force Col. Harry Shoupe manned his desk late on Christmas Eve at Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado Springs, Colo., when the top-secret phone rang. A child calling the number from a Sears & Roebuck advertisement requested to speak to Santa Claus. Thus, NORAD's Santa Tracker was born.
Preview: Impetro Gear Complete Bundle
Distributed through Baltoro, Impetro Gear’s modular backpack system consists of a series of use-specific packs that can be attached to the padded base unit in only seconds, and while a number of less-expensive kits are available, the Complete Bundle pairs the base harness with all four of the company’s ripstop nylon packs.
Evolution Of The AKM
Whenever news coverage from a foreign conflict zone shows militants armed with rifles using curved magazines, reporters generally identify them as AK-47s, regardless of their model designation and/or country of origin. This tendency toward misidentification overlooks one model more than any other: the AKM.
New For 2023: Stag Arms Pursuit
Not your average Model 700-type chassis rifle, the Pursuit bolt-action rifle from Stag Arms seeks to bring AR modularity to the turn-bolt world.
Preview: The Collector’s Guide To The SKS
More than 4 million SKS rifles in its numerous variants have been imported into the United States, making it one of the most commonly encountered military surplus arms on the market.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Pietta 1873 Convertible
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about an incredibly versatile single-action revolver built by Pietta.